SOLUTION: Five men take 12 days to complete a job. How long will 8 men take at the same rate?

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Question 1178512: Five men take 12 days to complete a job. How long will 8 men take at the same rate?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 men 12 days = 60 man days
8 men x days 60 man days
8x=60
x= 7.5 days